The tourist attractions in Canada are large in number and cover a wide range which covers the entire length and breadth of the country. Find listed below some of the major tourist attractions Canada. The Rocky Mountains and a few other ranges which offer breathtaking scenery on a large scale are also prominent Canada tourist attractions;
CN TOWER
Officially known as the tallest building in the world it stands at 553.3 meters. It had a spectacular opening in 1976 and has ever since seen almost two million visitors pay a visit. Located at approximately 342 meters above ground there is a glass-floored observation desk from where one gets to see the world. At a height of 447 meters is the tallest observation deck in the world which offers views covering a range of 160 kms.
STANLEY PARK
This park abounds in attractions enforcing its image of a veritable rainforest located within a metropolis. It is just one of the tourist attractions in Canada which is ideal for an outing for children. Apart from children you will also find joggers, walkers and rollerbladers. It houses a children’s farmyard, miniature railway, tennis courts, beaches, children’s water park, a heated ocean side swimming pool apart from other activities.
OLD MONTREAL
This attraction holds importance for its museums, shops, restaurants and the grey stone architecture. An exploration here connects you to the past and the present which come together in exciting and unexpected ways.
WEST EDMONTON MALL
The mall has become the chief attraction as the largest shopping center in the world now-a-days. It has a measurement of 5.3 million square feet and in excess of 800 stores and services with about 100 eating establishments. Truly a magnificent place for having fun where there are about 26 cinema theatres, a spa and casino patterned on the Las Vegas style.
NOTRE-DAME BASILICA
The tourists visiting Canada around Christmas can experience the wonderful joy of seeing the Montreal Symphony Orchestra perform its Christmas production of Messiah.
BANFF SULPHUR MOUNTAIN GONDOLA
One can experience a safe gondola system ride to the top of the Sulphur Mountain from where one can enjoy unparalleled views of Banff and the Rocky Mountains. This year round attraction takes about eight minutes to complete while in the summers one can even hike around to reach the summit. |
